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Instructions and support for event organisers

On these pages, you can find instructions and support for organising your event in Helsinki, including venues and facilities, sustainability considerations and information on City grants and the use of open data in your event.

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Image: Juha Valkeajoki

Looking for a space or facility for your event?

Book the City’s public premises or equipment
The City has many premises and equipment that you can book for private use.
A map of the main outdoor event areas (PDF, in Finnish)
We have compiled so-called event area cards that contain information and map, aerial and panoramic images to help you assess the suitability of the venue for your event.
City Hall’s Event Square
Located centrally in the lobby of the Helsinki City Hall, the event square is a space for hosting events.
Event locations on the Stadissa.fi website (in Finnish)
Helsinki event venues and tips compiled together.
Helsinki venues for rent on the Venuu.fi website (in Finnish)
Venues available for rent by private parties in Helsinki.

Need support or information about Helsinki?

Apply for a City event grant (in Finnish)
We award grants for various events. See the criteria for applying for and awarding an event grant here.
Helsinki Method for Meetings and Events
Created with the help of event professionals, the Helsinki Method for Meetings and Events is a concept you can use to identify participants and clarify the goal of the event when planning it.
Helsinki as an event partner
Looking for information about the Helsinki brand? Do you want to know how to become an event partner? Have you lost contact details for our event professionals? Here you can find instructions regarding partnership matters.

Event social responsibility

Instructions for organising an accessible event
See the checklist for an accessible event on the Culture for All website.
Estimate the carbon footprint of your event
A service by IHME Helsinki containing tips for calculating the carbon footprint of your event.
See the Neat Event guide (PDF, in Finnish)
An environmental guide by Environmental Services containing practical instructions and tips on how to consider the environment in your event.

Use open data in your event

Helsinki region data available in the HRI service
Helsinki Region Infoshare is an open data service owned jointly by the cities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
Open data art collection on HAM’s website
You can, for example, create a design for a canvas bag or t-shirt based on the available artwork.
Linked events interface to Helsinki events and hobbies
An open API to spread information about your event to several City sites for the residents to discover.
Helsinki Map Service
On the map service, you can find various base maps, aerial photographs and information about the environment to support the organisation of your event.